The Grange School, Northwich
The Grange School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Northwich. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Grange School in detail
The Grange School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is your gateway to explore the vibrant world of learning, opportunities, and community that define The Grange School. Here, you can expect to find a wealth of information about our school, our values, and our forward-thinking approach to independent education. A Grange School educational experience is outstanding, tailored to ensure every child can fulfil their extraordinary potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, multi-sports, cross-country, dance, choir and orchestra.
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 7 May 2027, an admissions event on Thursday 10 June 2027, an admissions event on Tuesday 15 June 2027 and an admissions event on Thursday 17 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cheshire West and Chester
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Grange School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Grange School are OneSchool Global Northwich (2.4 miles); Cransley School (3.8 miles); and Jefferson House (4.8 miles, Outstanding).
Where pupils go next
Of the 75 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 75% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 78 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 8 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Greenbank Rail Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St John the Baptist Church (opposite), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Grange School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 March 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 December 2019
Regulatory Compliance
29 March 2017
Inspection
1 January 2010
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Grange School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with The Grange School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Grange School.
- Skill Clubs NorthwichAt the school · Not yet graded
- Fun Fest Hartford Manor490m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
1,168 pupils
1,245 places
77 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northwich
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,194
Applications
3,482
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
78
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
7.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,168
Total Pupils
587
Boys
581
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Grange School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Grange School
What are GCSE results like at The Grange School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Grange School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The Grange School last inspected?
The Grange School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to The Grange School?
The Grange School has around 1168 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Grange School?
The Grange School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does The Grange School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Skill Clubs Northwich (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Grange School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Grange School?
The Grange School is at Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)